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New York Bill Would Require a Criminal Background Check to Buy a 3D Printer (gizmodo.com)
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I understand the intent, but feel that there are so many other loopholes that put much worse weapons on the street than a printer. Besides, my prints can barely sustain normal use, much less a bullet being fired from them. I would think that this is more of a risk to the person holding the gun than who it's pointing at.

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[-] Steamymoomilk@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Shhhh dont tell new york that anybody can by a lathe or a mill. Or forbid A CNC

Requiring a backround check for a 3d printer is idiotic at best. Whats next a flat bastard file? You could use it to form metal to make weapons! Not to deburr or make somthing harmless.

THINK OF THE CHILDREN

this post was submitted on 17 Oct 2023
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